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First Race Bike confusion!

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  • April 27, 2013 at 6:50 pm #18607
    PedalRaptorPedal

    Hi everyone,

    So I really would like some advice since I have been on the Internet and also to at least 3 chains of cycle shops to ask the opinions of the staff there and had no help! X(

    I’m a very new wannabe roadie looking to get involved in road races and I would like to buy my first road bike. 🙂

    I have already a specialized hybrid with a women’s geometric frame which I really enjoy riding and am tempted to go with the same brand with a women’s specific frame this time around again; specifically the Dolce.

    My good friend has also suggested I get her bike, the Cube Axial WLS but was told today the brand is not that great and the guy regretted buying a Cube.

    Another company that runs cycle rides in Wales swear by Merida and I was told to get the Julliet but this sounded too much like a sales pitch slating all the other bike manufacturers.

    I’m so confused by all the choice out there so any suggestions would help immensely! :O

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  • April 28, 2013 at 8:22 am #730471
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    notfastenough

    Nothing wrong with Cubes, the
    Nothing wrong with Cubes, the Agree for example is a good bike.

    London-wise, you should be within reasonable distance of Sigma Sport, who are highly regarded.

    If you’re interested in learning more yourself (in order to better understand the implications of the bike fitting information you receive), you could do a lot worse than reading this:

    http://www.cervelo.com/en/engineering/thinking-and-processes/geometry-and-fit.html

    Once you understand it, and you’ve got info to show what measurements you need, you can shop around by looking at the geometry charts on bike websites and narrowing down which ones are worth a look. Then you look for local stockists of those brands, assess which ones are helpful, and you’ll be well on your way.

    Or, if that just sounds geeky, just get the bike fit, let them recommend a bike, then pick the fastest-looking colour! 😀 There aren’t many bad bikes at that price anyway.

    April 27, 2013 at 9:23 pm #730469
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    PedalRaptorPedal

    Awesome! That’s great thank
    Awesome! That’s great thank you very much!

    April 27, 2013 at 8:53 pm #730467
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    Gkam84

    Just looking at your profile,
    Just looking at your profile, it says London.

    So have a check here for bike fitting places

    Bike fitting in London

    If can work out cheaper if you contact them, say you are looking at buying a new road bike, they can do the fit and knock a little of the price of a bike if you buy with them 😉

    April 27, 2013 at 8:43 pm #730465
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    paulfg42

    PedalRaptorPedal wrote:Sorry

    PedalRaptorPedal wrote:
    Sorry stumpy, LBS? I’m not sure what that means…

    local bike shop

    I’ve got a Cube Agree and it’s a great bike. got a Merida hybrid too and I would definitely give their road bikes a look next time I need a bike.

    April 27, 2013 at 8:38 pm #730463
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    Jaltham

    Quite a lot of “Womens” bikes
    Quite a lot of “Womens” bikes these days are just mens bikes with a different paint scheme, if you find a bike that fits you best, get that!
    If you’re comfortable you will be faster!

    April 27, 2013 at 8:35 pm #730461
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    PedalRaptorPedal

    Sorry stumpy, LBS? I’m not
    Sorry stumpy, LBS? I’m not sure what that means…

    April 27, 2013 at 8:25 pm #730459
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    Stumps

    PedalRaptorPedal wrote:Thank

    PedalRaptorPedal wrote:
    Thank you for all your suggestions!

    GKam84 or crash do you know how to/where to get a proper bike fit measure done?

    I’m looking at spending between £800-£1000 on my first bike, is that a good price range?

    Check with your LBS they will tell who does a bike fit in your area. It will cost about £100 but its worth every penny.

    As for your price range you can get some brilliant bikes in that range.

    April 27, 2013 at 8:20 pm #730457
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    PedalRaptorPedal

    Thank you for all your
    Thank you for all your suggestions!

    GKam84 or crash do you know how to/where to get a proper bike fit measure done?

    I’m looking at spending between £800-£1000 on my first bike, is that a good price range?

    April 27, 2013 at 7:56 pm #730455
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    jill1morton

    I should also say that my
    I should also say that my bike is not female specific geometry and I am no giant at 5’5″.

    April 27, 2013 at 7:55 pm #730453
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    jill1morton

    When I was looking for a
    When I was looking for a carbon bike I quickly came to the conclusion that whatever the bike shop owner rode was the best bike that they could recommend B-) I sickened myself, after months (and after trying approx 5 perfect bikes) I found a bike that I love riding. I paid the money for a bike fit and it was well worth it.

    As others have said, do your research, narrow down the list based on what your priorities and budget are and try out the bikes.

    April 27, 2013 at 7:46 pm #730451
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    crash144019

    No real experience of racing
    No real experience of racing as I ride for transport and fun. That said as previously said. Get a bike fit well worth the money before throwing serious money at a bike and go to a shop and try before you buy. Also ignore branding and gender specific frames. If it works for you then its fine

    April 27, 2013 at 7:43 pm #730449
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    Gkam84

    Its ok listening to
    Its ok listening to recommendations. But unless you get your hands on all of those models and try them out, you won’t know.

    FIRST things first, if you are looking at becoming a total roadie. GET a bike fit done. You will get the dimensions that are the best fit for you, then compare them to different bikes. A woman’s specific frame might not be right at all.

    I cannot give any more advice on your problem, because its a hard one. But get a bike fit before going any further.

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